Unit 2 Review

What knowledge did Omani merchants use to travel between East Africa and China?

• Knowledge of the Sahara Desert

• Knowledge of Indian Ocean currents and monsoon winds

• Knowledge of the Silk Road

• Knowledge of the Atlantic Ocean currents

What commodities helped the Mali Empire grow rich?

• Spices and silk

• Gold and salt

• Silver and tea

• Cotton and sugar

Which two religions blended in Japan to create a fusion of religious practices?

• Hinduism and Buddhism

• Buddhism and Shinto

• Islam and Christianity

• Taoism and Confucianism

Which cities were influenced by Islamic trade across Africa and Asia?

• Cairo and Alexandria

• Mogadishu and Timbuktu

• Delhi and Mumbai

• Baghdad and Damascus

What did Kublai Khan use to legitimize his rule?

• Economic reforms

• Nomadic traditions

• Religious conversion

• Diplomatic treaties

Who was Beki in the Mongol Empire?

• A famous warrior

• A Mongol woman with significant power

• A religious leader

• A foreign diplomat

What innovation did the Song Dynasty use to improve maritime trade?

• The steam engine

• The stern-post rudder and compass

• The printing press

• The telegraph

Where did cotton spread from India during the period 600–1450 CE?

• Europe and America

• Middle East and Africa

• China and Japan

• Australia and New Zealand

What did the Ming Dynasty promote across Afro-Eurasia?

• Industrialization

• Maritime trade

• Agricultural reforms

• Scientific research

What was a consequence of the Black Death in England in 1351?

• Decrease in wages

• Increase in labor shortages

• Increase in social mobility

• Decrease in population growth